Spatial autocorrelation analysis of mountain biking patterns in Šumava National Park using Local Indicators of Spatial Association (LISA) to identify statistically significant trail hotspots and optimal trail center placement.
🏆 Optimal Trail Center Location:
📍 49.0972°N, 13.6580°E
• Suitability Score: 100/100
• Local Moran's I: 0.456
• Accessible Trails: 144 unique segments
(3068.4 km within 5 km)
• Hotspot Segments: 10
Most Popular Trail:
20 recorded rides • 0.9 km length
Network Statistics:
• Total network length: 3069.1 km
• High-traffic trails: 31 segments (≥5 rides)
• Mean usage: 3.8 rides/segment
🌲 Protected Area Compliance:
✅ Outside Zone A (strictly protected core)
Development permitted with restrictions
Methodology: Global and Local Moran's I spatial autocorrelation with environmental constraints